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Explanation: Approach-Avoidance conflict is extremely difficult to resolve because an individual is attracted and repelled by the same goal which has both positive and negative values.

• Defense mechanisms are an indirect way to combat stress.
• They are unconscious strategies used to protect the ego from breaking due to unacceptable/harsh reality. It functions as a shock absorber.

(i) True 

Different people deal with stress in different ways depending upon their genetic predisposition and environmental conditions.

(ii) False 

Dopamine and oxytocin hormones are associated with positive feelings.

(iii) True 

Depression is an example of chronic distress as it causes constant changes in moods for a long period of time. A depressed person experiences recurrent negative stress.

(iv) False 

Hans Selye asserted that the stress of creative and successful work is beneficial whereas that of failure and humiliation is harmful.

• Attack: An individual directly attacks the conflict to resolve it. 
• Compromise: If a person cannot achieve the goal, he may readjust the goal to the nearest possible goal. 
• Withdrawal: When a person cannot achieve a goal after putting in their best efforts, he may withdraw from the goal altogether.

The word stress is derived from the Latin word ‘stringi’ which means ‘to be drawn tight’. Stress refers to the discomfort experienced by an individual in demanding situations. It arises when an individual is able to mobilize lesser resources than the situation demands.

• When stress is too little or when it exceeds the limits, it deteriorates performance.
• Optimum performance can be achieved only under moderate stress.